Bluewater Yachting Opens Applications for 2025 Scholarship Programme
Antibes, France – July 25, 2025 – Bluewater Yachting has opened applications for its 2025 Scholarship Programme, reaffirming its commitment to developing the next generation of superyacht leaders.
For the second year, the scholarship is open to experienced crew ready to advance their maritime careers by pursuing either the Officer of the Watch (OOW<3000gt) Yacht certification or the Small Vessel Engineer Officer of the Watch (SV EOOW<9000kW, <3000gt) qualification. The programme funds core training modules required to apply for a Notice of Eligibility (NoE), a key step before the MCA’s final oral exam.
Four recipients – two from Antibes and two from Palma de Mallorca – will receive structured, career-focused training at Bluewater’s leading facilities.
What’s included
The scholarship covers essential modules for each path:
Deck (OOW) – Navigation & Radar, General Ship Knowledge, Efficient Deckhand, HELM Operational, ECDIS, GMDSS General Operator Certificate, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Antibes only).
Engineering (SV EOOW) – SV Marine Diesel Engineering, SV Auxiliary Equipment – Part 1, SV Operational Procedures & Ship Construction, SV Workshop Skills (Palma only), Advanced Firefighting, Medical First Aid, HELM Operational, PSC&RB (Antibes only).
Costs covered are for training only; medicals, exam fees, travel, accommodation, and sea time are excluded.
Who can apply
Deck – RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or IYT Master of Yachts 200, 36 months’ sea service, valid ENG1, and STCW Basic Training.
Engineering – AEC 1 & 2, 24 months in a yacht engineering department, six months qualifying sea service, valid ENG1, and STCW Basic Training.
Application process
Applications open 1 September and close 31 October 2025 (midnight CET). Candidates must submit an online form with CV, two references, recent photo, personal statement, and relevant certificates.
A panel of six senior industry professionals will select the winners, to be announced in December 2025. Training begins January 2026 and must be completed within two years.
Investing in the industry’s future
“The scholarship is more than financial support – it’s about creating real opportunities for crew to grow their skills and shape the industry’s future,” said John Wyborn, Training Director at Bluewater.
Winners will be featured on Bluewater’s media channels throughout their training, inspiring others to follow in their wake.
For more information and to apply : https://www.bluewateryachting.com/news/charting-the-course-how-the-bluewater-scholarship-programme-is-shaping-future-yacht-crew-leaders-1910
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